(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistRunning with a stroller seems to reduce the risk of injuriesPushing a pram while running may reduce the force produced with each foot strike, decreasing the risk of injuries (opens original source in a new tab)Christa Lesté-Lasserre·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosICE plans to put electric-shock gloves on officers' handsImmigration and Customs Enforcement plans to begin using electric shock gloves designed to cause pain and disrupt a person's ability to react.The big picture: The gloves could give ICE officers a new way to use force as their tactics face intense scrutiny after several de (opens original source in a new tab)Avery Lotz·12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchAs AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying openAt Ai4, three of the world's most respected AI experts — Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng — debated regulation, open source access, and how America can compete as China advances in Asia. (opens original source in a new tab)Kate Park·12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchOpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterpriseThrive Holdings has raised $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation from investors like SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital. (opens original source in a new tab)Rebecca Bellan·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsLazarus Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Gain SYSTEM Access and Deploy BackdoorThe North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus Group has been attributed to the zero-day exploitation of a newly patched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to deliver a never-before-seen backdoor targeting defense and aerospace companies across France, Germany, Brazil, and India. The activity, per Check Point Research, is part of Operation Dream Job, a long-running cyber espionage and (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskGoldman Sachs leaps into bitcoin income ETFs with $2.25 billion NEOS buyoutThe $2.25 billion deal expands Goldman’s derivative platform to $130 billion in total ETF assets, taking direct aim at BlackRock's rival BITA fund, according to an analyst. (opens original source in a new tab)Olivier Acuna·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseDARPA seeks ‘unconstrained, radical’ concepts for next-gen hypersonic cruise missileThe Pentagon’s secretive research agency says new advances are needed to counter adversary air defenses, along with innovative manufacturing techniques that can produce hypersonic weapons affordably and at scale. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchUber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breachAn extortion gang known for targeting transportation companies and private equity firms has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight. (opens original source in a new tab)Zack Whittaker·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekVolkswagen launches the ID.3 Neo in the UK with up to 390 miles of rangeVolkswagen announced that prices for the ID.3 Neo will start at £33,080 ($45,000). The electric hatch is bringing an all-new look inside and out, a longer driving range, and Volkswagen’s latest tech and software. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistThis week’s new questionsHumans can see water but not air. So can fish see air? And would it be possible to have anti-black holes, and how could we tell if we were looking at one? (opens original source in a new tab)New Scientist·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistDoes shapewear make us less prone to taking risks? Weirdly, maybe yesFeedback is a little nonplussed by an experiment that involved wearing (or not wearing) compressing shapewear, and then playing cards (opens original source in a new tab)New Scientist·12 August 2026
